Be like Mike - clean up your neighborhood
 Thanks to Mike Morris, Schnitzelburg is a bit cleaner today. Morris cleaned up an alley along Goss Avenue, resulting in 10 Brightside bags of trash and debris to be removed.
So be like Mike: any group wanting to have a Neighborhood Cleanup can be provided gloves, trash bags and a limited quantity of tools at no cost. Just register online by clicking here about two weeks before your event to schedule.
When you organize a neighborhood cleanup, please notify the District 10 office - we would like to acknowledge your contributions.
As always, Brightside organizes two large-scale cleanups for our community during the year; one in the spring and one in the fall.
About Brightside: Donor funded and volunteer driven since 1986, Brightside works to unite people in clean and green activities to beautify the city and foster community pride.
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Camp Taylor
area/Poplar Level and Trevilian Way MSD sanitary sewer replacement project
updates
MSD posts weekly street closure maps at the following link:
http://louisvillemsd.org/camp-taylor-sewer-replacement-project
 
Eastern Parkway water
main replacement
 Cherokee Parkway is closed from Willow Avenue to Longest Avenue. This road closure is effective until February 28.
Beginning February 16, one lane of Cherokee Parkway to Grinstead Avenue will be closed from 7 am to 7 pm.
There may be intermittent lane closures along sections of the entire construction route for restoration work. Construction is now 75 percent complete.
See potholes?
 Metro Public Works (MPW) Roads and
Operations Division works year round patching potholes whenever they are
reported. To report a pothole:
Be as specific with
location information as you can, and don't assume someone else has reported it.
District 10 community
group events
Holy Family Fish Fry, starting February 24 from
4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., and the following six Friday evenings. Enjoy a fish
dinner, cake wheel, and fellowship.
German-Paristown Neighborhood Association's Monday Bingo is at
the GPNA center, 1094 E. Kentucky Street. Doors open at 9 a.m. For more
information on the GPNA, visit www.gpnalouisville.com.
Jim King MUSCL Senior Wellness Center at Schnitzelburg
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February 22 at
2 p.m. - Computer class provided
by the Louisville Free Public Library.
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Did you know? The Center has gym equipment, a sewing room, and
library.
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Support the Jim King MUSCL Center: please contact Tip,
Karen, or Rachael at the MUSCL Senior Center office 502-634-3221.
March 2 - Creative Use of Resources to Support Typical Lifestyles presented by District 10's Mattingly Edge
A workshop at Mattingly Edge, 1520 Baxter Avenue, on March 2 will share information about the resources available to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live, work and belong in their community.
Discussion will include resources that support people to live independently and the creative, nontraditional use of resources, including Medicaid waiver services. Stakeholders such as families and allies and service providers, such as case managers, are encouraged to register.
Workshop times are 9:30 to noon and 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Choose morning or afternoon session, but lunch is included in the $25 fee. Financial assistance is available. Contact hdittmeier@mattinglycenter.org or call 502-451-6200, ext. 225.
Louisville Nature
Center events
 New this year - Spring Break Camp at the Louisville Nature Center: For more information and to register, visit http://www.louisvillenaturecenter.org/spring_break_camp.aspx
Upcoming events at the LNC include:
- February 18 – Bird Craft,
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- February 20 – Closed for Presidents' Day
- February 25 – Viewing of the documentary: Beargrass: The Creek in Our Backyard at 2 p.m. Seating is limited, so call 458-1328 to reserve a spot by February 24.
- The Louisville Nature Center
and the Food Literacy Project at Oxmoor Farm is partnering for the first
time to offer The Wonderful World of Weeds, a two-part weed education series March 25
and April 5 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Cost is $40 for the
two-part series. Class is limited to 12. Registration is required
by March 23.
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Birdwalks: 10 a.m. March 11, April 15, May 20, June 17.
Events may require registration and a fee. Please check louisvillenaturecenter.org for
details.
Sign up for summer camps now at http://www.louisvillenaturecenter.org/summer_camps.aspx.
Rent the Louisville Nature Center for your next event
Birthday parties, baby showers, graduation parties, family
gatherings, receptions, staff meetings - all can be hosted at the LNC. Call
458-1328 for more information.
Cyril Allgeier
Community Center events
 Monthly program calendars and a posted bi-monthly program
schedule are available in the main hallway of Cyril Allgeier Community
Center.
A trial yoga class during the month of March will
be Monday evenings from 6 to 7 p.m.
For more information about programs, camps, or rental
opportunities please call 456-3261, visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/parks/cyril-allgeier-community-center
or facebook.com/cyrilAllgeierCC.
Cyril Allgeier Community Center hosts Pickleball Mondays
and Wednesdays from noon to 2 p.m.
What is
Pickleball?
Pickleball is a paddle sport created for all ages and skill
levels. The rules are simple and the game is easy for beginners to learn, but
can develop into a quick, fast-paced, competitive game for experienced players.
Mayor urges signups for street sweeping alerts
system
Email and text alerts will help avoid fines,
towing
Louisville, KY (February 17, 2017) –With the impending arrival of street sweeping season, Mayor Greg Fischer
today reminded Louisville residents to sign up to receive an automatic notice,
via text or email, when their street is scheduled to be swept by Metro Public
Works.
The alerts system was introduced
last year as a way to notify residents in advance that they must find alternate
parking on street sweeping day. No parking is allowed on affected streets
during street sweeping, and violators are subject to citation and/or towing.
About 6,000 people signed up for
the alerts last year. As a result, the number of parking tickets issued for
street sweeping violations dropped from 12,938 in 2015, to 7,493 in 2016. “This
year, we want to build on that success and get even more people to sign up for
electronic street sweeping alerts,” the Mayor said.
“The people of Louisville deserve
clean streets. And we want to work with citizens to make sure they know when
sweeping is happening so our streets get cleaned, and nobody has to get towed
or ticketed.”
Residents can subscribe to the
alerts by going to www.louisvilleky.gov,
entering their address in the MyLouisville box at the bottom of the page, and
following the brief instructions for choosing text or email alerts. They are
also able to subscribe to reminders for Project Pickup junk collection dates.
Subscribers are alerted one week
in advance that street sweeping is scheduled for their general area. A second
alert goes out the day before street sweeping to tell residents that their
particular block is to be swept. The alerts are in addition to signs that are
posted on affected streets on the business day preceding street sweeping.
Street cleaning is scheduled from
March through November. During that time, curbed neighborhood streets are
generally cleaned three times.
- Street
cleaning signs are posted prior to 5 p.m. on the business day before
sweeping occurs. They alert residents that there is No Parking between the
hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. on sweeping day.
- Sweeping
is conducted each day on east/west streets only, or north/south streets
only, to make it easier for residents to find alternate parking.
- Vehicles
parked in No Parking areas are subject to citation and/or towing.
- Residents
should not park in affected areas until after 5 p.m., even if it appears
an area has been swept, as sweepers may return before that time.
- The
No Parking zone covers both sides of the street, though signs may only be
posted on one side.
The MyLouisville online tool also
provides information on garbage and recycling collection dates, emergency
services and political representation, in addition to the alerts.
Redevelopment
submissions sought for former Urban Government Center in Paristown Pointe
 Louisville Metro Government has issued a Solicitation of
Interest for the redevelopment of the former Urban Government Center (UGC) site
in Paristown Pointe. The city seeks a unique proposal to create and to
implement an innovative and sustainable development plan for property at 768,
810 and 850 Barret Avenue, 1235 E. Breckinridge and 814 Vine Street.
Redevelopment submissions should reflect the goals established
in Vision Louisville—sustainability, economy, livability, connectivity,
creativity, health and authenticity—and the community priorities establishing
through visioning meetings held in summer and fall 2016. A summary of
priorities can be found here: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/advanced-planning/urban-government-center
Responses to the proposal are due no later than March 15.
For the full Solicitation of Interest, please visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/advanced-planning/urban-government-center
For questions concerning the Solicitation of Interest, please
contact Laura Ferguson at (502) 574-3503 or laura.ferguson@louisvilleky.gov.
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 Neighborhood Place -- a partnership of Louisville Metro Government (including
Community Services and Public Health and Wellness), Jefferson County Public
Schools, Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services and Centerstone
(formerly Seven Counties Services) -- provides one-stop centers which bring
together health care, education, employment and social services at eight
locations across the community. To find a Neighborhood Place in your
neighborhood, please call Metro Call at 311.
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Through March 4, The Parkhill Prom
Project at Bridges of Hope Neighborhood Place, 1411 Algonquin Pkwy.
Jordan Alhimer, a Bachelor of Social Work student/intern along with support
from ECHO (Exploited Children’s Help Organization) are collecting new and
gently used prom dresses, shoes and accessories to help deserving high school
senior girls who live in the Parkhill Neighborhood. Tuxedos are also
accepted. Drop off donations any weekday between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Call
634-6050 for more information.
February 21 and 23, WeCare Energy Efficiency Overview
Representatives from the WeCare Program at LG&E will be on hand to talk about energy efficiency, energy usage and tips to
reduce utility bills. WeCare staff can also help determine if households are
eligible for a variety of free services including air duct sealing and
insulation, attic and wall insulation, and programmable thermostats. Call
1-800-356-5467 for more information.
- February 21 at Ujima
Neighborhood Place, 3610 Bohne Avenue, 10 a.m. to noon
- February 23, South Central
Neighborhood Place, 4255 Hazelwood Avenue, 10 a.m. to noon
Two opportunities for the
YMCA’s “Caring and Learning with Me” program at Thomas Jefferson Middle School,
1501 Rangeland Road. This free program provides a wonderful
learning environment for children ages 3-5 years old and their caregivers
focusing on play and exploration. The adult caregiver is required to
attend with the child/ren and you may also bring other children ages (0-2).
Sponsored by the YMCA with support from First Neighborhood Place. Call Kerry
Basham at 974-8457 for more information and to register.
- Mondays/Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to
noon
- Tuesdays/Thursdays, 10 a.m. to
noon
February 21 and 23, Energy
Management Workshops: Project Warm's free workshops help
families take control of their energy usage and learn
"do-it-yourself" energy-saving tips. Free supplies will be
distributed at the end of the workshop such as clear plastic/tape for windows,
caulk to seal openings around windows and sealing foam. Sponsored by Project Warm,
South Jefferson Neighborhood Place and First Neighborhood Place.
- February 21 at First
Neighborhood Place, 1503 Rangeland Road, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Call 313-4700 or
313-4728 to register.
- February 23 at South Central
Neighborhood Place, 4255 Hazelwood Ave., 1 to 2:30 p.m. Call 485-7130 to
register.
February 20 and 21, Free Dental
Screenings by Community Dental Care: Community Dental
Care is a full-service dental organization designed to increase access to
health care in communities with the goal of improving the overall health of the
population. Representatives will be on site to provide free dental screenings
for children and adults and schedule appointments as necessary. Kindergarten
and pre-K children who receive screenings will be provided with a certificate
that will meet the school district’s requirement for dental screenings. Call
502-366-4442 for more information.
- February 20, South Jefferson
Neighborhood Place – Fairdale site, 1000 Neighborhood Place, 10 a.m. to
noon.
- February 20, South Jefferson
Neighborhood Place – Valley site, 10200 Dixie Highway, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
- February 21, South Central
Neighborhood Place, 4255 Hazelwood Ave., 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Feb 21 and Feb 23, Diabetes
Self-Management Series
at the Charmoli Center Neighborhood Place, 200 Juneau Drive,
Suite. 200, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Taught by the Louisville Metro Department of
Public Health and Wellness, the Diabetes Self-Management series will be a
two-part series. Whether you are recently diagnosed or have been diabetic for
years and need a refresher, this class is for you. Topics covered will include:
what is diabetes, glucose monitoring, problem solving, healthy eating,
medication management, sick day management, healthy exercise and goal setting.
Call 574-6663 or 574-6638 for more information.
February 27 – April 17, 4 Your Child – Dads Making the
Difference at Bridges of Hope Neighborhood Place, 1411 Algonquin
Pkwy. “4 Your Child” is an eight-week fatherhood program that aims to
improve the quantity and quality of fathers’ involvement by integrating
responsible parenting, economic stability, and relationship education services.
Participants may be compensated for their time up to $220 but registration is
required. For more information and to register, contact Dr. Cheri Langley
at 502-709-9323 or at Cheri.Langley@louisville.edu.
Starting February 28, Diabetes Prevention Program at
the Charmoli Center Neighborhood Place, 200 Juneau Drive, Suite 200, 3 to 4
p.m. This 16-week program is designed for individuals who are risk of
Diabetes offering support to adopt and maintain healthy lifestyle habits. This
class will help you lose weight, learn healthier eating habits and increase
physical activity. The program is free and open to the public, but registration
is required. Sponsored
by Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness. Call 574-6663 or
266-5571 to register.
LMPHW syringe exchange
sites
The number of participants to the Louisville Metro Public
Health & Wellness syringe exchange program continues to
grow. LMPHW is making an impact at stopping the spread of diseases,
connecting people to medical and treatment services, and keeping used needles
out of Metro streets and neighborhoods. The syringe exchange sites are:
The following syringe exchange sites are run by Volunteers of
America - look for the RV:
- Redeemer Lutheran Church, 3640
River Park Drive, Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to noon.
- 1455 Bicknell Avenue (corner of
Bicknell and Taylor), Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Lake Dreamland Fire Station,
4603 Cane Run Road, Thursdays, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Don't leave your car
running and unoccupied - LMPD will issue citations
 A warning from the Louisville Metro Police Department:
Officers will issue a citation to the owners of any vehicles
that they observe running and unoccupied.
First, it's against the law. It's also risky, as it makes it
easy for a thief to drive away with your vehicle. Thefts from vehicles, and
thefts of vehicles have increased, so be vigilant.
To watch the above video, go to https://www.facebook.com/LMPD.ky/videos/10154727679137269/
Low Income Home
Energy Assistance Program
 Some
Louisville residents at risk of being disconnected from utility services due to
financial hardship can now apply for aid through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance
Program – or LIHEAP.
The program provides funding directly to utility companies for
qualifying residents living at or below 130 percent of the poverty line. A
family of four must earn less than $2,600 in gross monthly income to qualify.
The Crisis Phase of LIHEAP will run through March 31, or until
available funds have been expended, whichever comes first.
Residents wishing to
apply must make an appointment in advance utilizing the new, automated
appointment system: call 502-991-8391, or schedule online at www.louisvilleky.cascheduler.com
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Register your
Louisville Metro rental property by March 1 for free
 Effective March 1, all property located
in Louisville Metro and occupied or offered for occupancy in exchange for money
or any other consideration must be registered with Louisville Metro
Government.
Failure to register is subject to a fine up to $100 per day per
housing unit. Registration must include the rental unit street address along
with current contact information of the owner and managing operator.
Registration requires an account with Develop Louisville. Click
the links below to establish an account and access the registry, or to get
detailed information and instructions on registry requirements.
Easy to follow "how to" registry information
(PDF file)
Set up your
Develop Louisville Account now at https://louisvilleky.gov/government/codes-regulations/rental-registry
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Free tax preparation
for lower income residents
 Louisville
Asset Building Coalition's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, or VITA, and AARP
Tax Aide programs utilize trained, IRS-certified volunteers who offer free tax
services at more than 20 free sites across the city. The free service is
available to individuals and families who earned less than $64,000 in 2016.
Appointments for VITA free tax assistance service can be made
now by calling 502-305-0005 or scheduling online at https://louisvillekyvita.cascheduler.com. For
a complete list of VITA locations and hours of operation, visit http://labcservices.org/ or call Metro
United Way’s 211 help referral service.
Go to this link for information about a free
service for eligible individuals interested in filing their own taxes
online.
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AARP
Tax Aide's mission is to serve any person who comes through the door, with
special attention to those 60 and older. For a full AARP schedule and
listing, including mobile sites, visit http://www.aarp-tax-aide-lou.org or
call 502-394-3443.
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Start Fresh! class to
help people get on the path to financial stability
 Bank On Louisville's Start Fresh! is a free workshop for people
who with negative (non-fraud) banking histories, are in ChexSystems, or are
banking for the first time.
It will help participants gain new information and tools to use
second chance or new checking accounts, think about their relationship with
money, and plan how they will make mainstream financial services work for them.
Upon completion of the workshop, participants will receive a certificate to use
to open a new account with one of Bank On Louisville's bank or credit union
partners. Upcoming workshops:
- March 14: 10 a.m. to noon at
NIA Center
- April 11: 10 a.m. to noon at
NIA Center
- May 11: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m at Louisville Urban League
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June 13: 10 a.m. to noon at NIA Center
To register for any of these workshops or get more information,
call Bank on Louisville at 574-5156.
Mayor's SummerWorks
provides jobs and more
 Attention 16 to 21 year olds: quality jobs are available this summer through
Summerworks
It's an opportunity to earn a paycheck, but even more
importantly, you'll get valuable business experience that could shape your
future education and career. You might even land a summer job that ties in with
what you are already learning in school.
We work to cultivate Louisville’s young talent by preparing and
connecting youth to summer jobs and other work-based learning opportunities.
Our vision is that
all Louisville young adults possess the skills and attributes that lead to
lifelong career success. Youth signup deadline is May 1. Go to summerworks.org/sign-up
to apply.
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Youth baseball, softball
and tee ball return to Wyandotte Park after 25 years
For the first time in more than 25 years, Metro Parks and
Recreation will be operating youth baseball and softball leagues at Wyandotte
Park in south Louisville for children ages 6-18. Sign-ups are available online
now at this link. Tee ball will be available for
children ages 6 and under.
For more information, click on this link: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/parks/louisville-metro-parks-and-recreation-youth-baseball-softball-league
Loyal friends - available now at Louisville Animal Services
 Two-year-old Winnie is a very sweet girl. This pup can be
playful and laid back. Regardless if she’s playing or lounging, she wants to be
around people. She would make a wonderful companion. Winnie can be shy at
first, but it won’t take her long to warm up to you, especially if you adopt
her! She’s afraid of shelter life and ready to be in the comfort of a loving
home. You’ll be teaching her tricks in no time, as Winnie already knows sit and
shake. Winnie has been spayed,
microchipped and vaccinated. You can adopt her for free, thanks to the LMAS Pay
It Forward free adoption promotion. If you’d like to meet Winnie or learn more
about her, stop by the LMAS Animal House Adoption Center at 3516 Newburg Road or
call 502-473-PETS.
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 This petite kitty is sure to make you say, “Aw!” Victoria is
a lover. Not only does she cuddle humans, but other cats! She currently has a
best friend kitty in the shelter that she likes to cozy-up with in a cat bed.
Victoria is not afraid of heights - she enjoys sitting in high places where
she can see all the action. You can adopt her for free, thanks to the LMAS Pay
It Forward free adoption promotion. If you’d like to meet Victoria or learn
more about her, stop by the LMAS Animal House Adoption Center at 3516 Newburg
Road or call 502-473-PETS.
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https://louisvilleky.gov/government/animal-services/services/adopt-pet
Keep 'em warm!
As temperatures drop, bring your pets inside, or at least
insulate their outside houses with straw and cover openings, and make sure they
have plenty of non frozen water. To report a pet left outside in the cold,
call LMAS dispatch at 502-363-6609.
Alley Cat Advocates
offer free spay/neuter for community cats thanks to PetSmart Charities
 Alley Cat Advocates has spayed or neutered more than 35,000
stray cats in the Louisville area, reducing the number of cats that end up in
our municipal shelter by more than 63 percent since 2009.
We have recently received additional grant funding from PetSmart Charities to
allow us to spay or neuter more than 5,000 cats.
Working through the ACA Neighborhoods Program, cat caretakers who live in
Jefferson County zip codes 40208, 40209, 40213, 40214, 40215, 40216, 40217,
40219, 40258 and 40272 are eligible for spay/neuter services for unowned
community cats at no cost.
These zip codes are targeted because Louisville Metro Animal Services sees the
highest intake of community cats from these areas due to cat overpopulation and
breeding. PetSmart Charities has been a partner with Alley Cat Advocates since
2010.
For more information, please call 502-634-8777 or visit www.alleycatadvocates.org.
Teens - how are you inspired by our Olmstead Parks?
 Olmsted Parks Conservancy has an exciting opportunity for middle
and high school students to get inspired and get creative. They want to
hear about how students express themselves using the theme: “Parks: A
Place to Play”.
Middle and high school students can enter in one of three
categories:
Entries must be relevant to the student’s expressions from one
of Louisville’s Olmsted Parks, and will be judged by prominent figures in the
local writing, photography and arts community. Deadline to enter is March 1. Winners
will be announced on April 10. Prizes will be awarded to winners in each
category. Complete rules, including how to enter, along with the entry form are
available at www.olmstedparks.org.
TARC, TreesLouisville
seek student artists for "Design-A-Bus" contest - by February 24
 TARC and TreesLouisville, Inc. are
partnering this year for the 18th annual Design-a-Bus contest, featuring
artwork by schoolchildren throughout Louisville and Southern Indiana.
This year’s artwork will highlight the theme “Trees
Louisville” to draw attention to the need to plant trees for a more
livable and healthy community now and for future generations.
The Design-a-Bus contest is open to all elementary and middle
school students in Jefferson, Oldham and Bullitt counties in Kentucky and Floyd
and Clark counties in Southern Indiana. Twelve winners will be chosen to have
their posters displayed on a TARC bus, and winners and their adult guests will
be invited to participate in the Republic Bank Pegasus Parade on Thursday, May
4, celebrating their victory. Artwork becomes the property of TARC.
For more information,
and further inspiration, students are encouraged to visit https://treeslouisville.org/ or ridetarc.org. This year's entry deadline
is Friday, February 24.
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Youth Chat with LMPD
 Youth Chat with LMPD is a series of public open-dialogue
discussions that allow youth 25 and under to hear from - and talk with -
local law enforcement officials to establish better relationships and
mutual understanding. Learn about the variety of things that Louisville Metro
police officers do. Each session will be co-moderated by local youth.
Everyone is invited to come out to be a part of this unique
opportunity, and bring their friends. Monthly sessions are on
Thursdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m.:
March 16, Molly Leonard Portland Community Center, 640
North 27th Street, 1st Division K-9 Unit
April 20, Newburg Community Center , 4810
Exeter Avenue, 6th Division CACU: Crimes Against Children Unit
May 18, Parkhill
Community Center, 1703 South 13th Street, 2nd Division SWAT
FOX - Families Outside X-ploring begins Saturday
 FOX (Families Outside X-ploring) will begin Saturday February 18, beginning at 9 a.m. at Horine Reservation’s Environmental
Education Center.
Get your Family Outside X-ploring Jefferson Memorial Forest: Throughout the
year, your family can join a staff Naturalist on a guided exploration in the
forest, while also learning survival skills. Your children will get to play in
nature as you once did. Bring water bottles and dress for the weather. Fee is $10 per family.
Pre-Registration required by calling 502-368-5404
For more dates on which the FOX program is offered, please check Jefferson
Memorial Forest's online
programming guide here.
February 22 - Thomas
Bullock history presentation, launch of Ideal Bartender School at Copper &
Kings
 Copper & Kings American Brandy Company joins the rest of the
USA in celebrating the achievements of African-Americans through American history
by illuminating the legacy of African-American and Louisville native, the
esteemed bartender Tom Bullock.
The heritage of Tom Bullock is best represented through the
100th anniversary of the publication of his seminal book of original cocktail
recipes; “The Ideal Bartender”, first published in 1917.
The distillery will weave Mr. Bullock’s legacy throughout its
activities during February and beyond.
The signature event of the month-long celebration will be at
Copper & Kings on the evening of February 22 where historian Michael
Jones will present a historical paper describing the life and legacy of Thomas
Bullock. The seminar will be accompanied by classic Tom Bullock libations and
food prepared by local chef Lawrence Weeks.
The culmination of the evening will be the launch of The Ideal
Bartender School. An initiative developed and curated by Copper & Kings with
the objective of providing a highly credentialed bartender qualification for
individuals with disadvantaged economic means.
“Tom Bullock illustrates the advantages, and economic mobility
that the craft of bartending brings to society. The course is rigorous. The
class size will be limited to a maximum of 20 people, and the selection process
will be uncompromising. We are looking for people who have great ambition, a
very high work ethic and understand the discipline and personal qualities
required to be successful in a demanding profession” said Jennifer
Desjardins, educator and course director.
The 14-week course will be offered free of charge to those
selected. The curriculum will encompass hands-on practical skills development,
theoretical instruction and required homework and teamwork.
February 23 - Redlining Louisville - The History of Race, Class & Real Estate
 A series of community dialogues will explore redlining in Louisville:
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February 23, Louisville Urban League, 1535 W. Broadway, from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
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March 28, New Directions Housing Corporation, 1000 E. Liberty Street, from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
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April 26, YouthBuild Louisville, 800 S. Preston Street, from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
The dialogues will feature a data-driven interactive story map examining the historical impacts of redline policies and recent trends in segregation, wealth creation, property abandonment and development. Click here to explore the map.
February 24 - Feathers
and Friends Mardi Gras Party organized by Harbour House
 Feathers & Friends is the Official Kick-Off to the 14th
Annual Ken-Ducky Derby. Enjoy dinner and dance the night away with music by the
Monarchs at the Frazier History Museum.
This event is organized by Harbour House. The mission of Harbor
House of Louisville is to empower individuals with disabilities and their
families to live fulfilled and productive lives. Harbor House supports people
with developmental or intellectual disabilities through interactive programs,
services and employment opportunities designed to promote the choices, growth
and well-being of all our participants. We believe that our participants
flourish in a supportive and inclusive community, so Harbor House provides a
wide variety of community access and engagement activities.
For details on the gala, go to www.eventbrite.com/e/feathers-and-friends-gala-tickets-30892720960?aff=es2 .
Feathers and Friends is a 21+ event, and tickets are $50 to $450.
February 25 - Break Up Summit for teens
 Break Up Summit will be Saturday, February 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Spalding University, 981 South Third Street.
All people have the right to healthy relationships free from violence. The Healthy Break Up Summit provides lunch, prizes and interactive workshops about resolving conflict, creating and enjoying healthy relationships, and working through breakups when they happen. Students ages 15 to 18 are invited to attend this free event. Register at www.breakupsummit.com.
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